The Rocks is in Pentewan, St. Austell and in Restormel district. PL26 6BZ is located in the Mevagissey & St Austell Bay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Austell and Newquay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Rocks, Pentewan, St. Austell, PL26 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL26 6DA, PL26 6BY, PL26 6BX, PL26 6DE, PL26 6DB, PL26 6DG, PL26 6DD, PL26 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL26 6BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 27.1% | -7.6% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 47% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 36.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 38% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 29.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 99% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 96.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rocks was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.6% higher than the St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Rocks has the 8th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Goran, Tregony & the Roseland and the 638th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Rocks, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-04-30 | £448,202 |
| 3 The Rocks, St Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2018-06-21 | £425,686 |
| 3 The Rocks, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2007-12-10 | £477,039 |
| 3 The Rocks, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2004-06-22 | £538,265 |
| 3 The Rocks, St. Austell, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2002-12-23 | £508,858 |
PL26 6BZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL26 6BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL26 6BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mevagissey Community Primary School Old Road , Trewinney PL26 6TD | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pondhu Primary School Penwinnick Road , PL25 5DS | - not rated | 5,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mewan Community Primary School St Mewan , PL26 7DP | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Charles School Morven Road , PL25 4PP | 3out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bay | Little Bay Cafe, 33A West End | 19 yd | |
| The Cove Eating House | Piskey Cove, 3 The Square | 66 yd | |
| Into The Woods | West End, Pentewan | 99 yd | |
| Seahorse Club | The Seahorse Club, Pentewan Sands Holiday Park | 527 yd | |
| Hubbox | Hubbox At Driftwood Beach Bar, Pentewan Sands Holiday Park | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn Pentewan | The Ship Inn, 31 West End | 99 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pentewan Sands Holiday Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.